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Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority
Law enforcement agency in Punjab, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), also known as PERA Force, is a law enforcement agency of Punjab, Pakistan, established by the Government of Punjab under the 2024 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024. The authority is responsible for enforcing laws related to price control, hoarding, encroachments, and other public welfare regulations across Punjab.[2][3]
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History
PERA was created after the passage of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, by the Punjab Assembly to strengthen implementation of public welfare laws. It brought multiple enforcement roles under a single structure. The law granted PERA powers to inspect, seize, arrest, and impose penalties under scheduled laws. The move faced criticism from some lawmakers and legal experts for expanding bureaucratic control and overlapping with police authority.
The authority was made functional in phases from early 2025, under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with a province-wide rollout targeted for September 2025.[4][5]
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Structure
PERA operates through Enforcement Stations set up at the sub-divisional level. Its officers are empowered to inspect, seize goods, remove encroachments, arrest individuals, issue emergency orders, and impose penalties. A Director General heads the authority, while the Board of Governors, chaired by the Chief Minister, supervises governance. The board includes senior government officials, provincial lawmakers, and independent members.[6]
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